To say the least, a town life makes one more tolerant and liberal in one's judgement of others. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. American poet and educator (1807–1882) Tolerance
The heights by great men reached and kept, were not obtained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.
I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeat. Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we should find in each man's life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility.
The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.
Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.